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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EXLS - US3020811044 - Common Stock

39.77 USD
-0.28 (-0.7%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM
39.77 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall EXLS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated EXLS against 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EXLS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EXLS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make EXLS a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EXLS had positive earnings in the past year.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS had a positive operating cash flow.
EXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

EXLS has a Return On Assets of 13.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.35%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.06% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) than 89.41% of its industry peers.
EXLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.15%. This is significantly below the industry average of 29.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (15.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROIC 16.51%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

EXLS's Profit Margin of 11.91% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 83.53% of its industry peers.
EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a Gross Margin of 38.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EXLS outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EXLS is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 8.23. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EXLS has a Altman-Z score of 8.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 90.59% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.24, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that EXLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, EXLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.23
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.63%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.82% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EXLS (2.91) is better than 78.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
EXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.38%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.63% on average per year.
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.43%.
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
EXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

EXLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.04.
61.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say EXLS is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EXLS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.04
Fwd PE 17.81
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXLS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22
EV/EBITDA 16.64
EXLS Per share dataEXLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of EXLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (12/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 39.77 0 (0%)

39.77

-0.28 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change0.97%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.66%
Market Cap6.31B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.62 (34.83%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio5.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.45%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.61%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.27%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)-2.02%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.04
Fwd PE 17.81
P/S 3.11
P/FCF 22
P/OCF 18.64
P/B 6.63
P/tB 12.8
EV/EBITDA 16.64
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY5.37%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROCE 21.52%
ROIC 16.51%
ROICexc 22.72%
ROICexgc 40.8%
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
FCFM 14.16%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Debt/EBITDA 0.96
Cap/Depr 87.75%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 17.31
Cash Conversion 92.54%
Profit Quality 118.82%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
Altman-Z 8.23
F-Score8
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC1.91
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y71.75%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to EXLS.


What is the valuation status of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of EXLS stock?

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 8 / 10.